1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Granada weights approximately 785 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ford Granada (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 116 L |
